Parma set to clinch signing of Shakhtar's Lucarelli

Parma are wrapping up the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk striker Cristiano Lucarelli.

Controcampo says Parma president Tommaso Ghirardi has won the race for the centre-forward, who will join on an initial six-month loan for £1.5 million. Parma can sign Lucarelli permanently in June for £2.5 million.